“We will not rest until the murder is solved.” Watermelon Pictures has revealed the full official trailer for a documentary film titled Who Killed Alex Odeh?, an acclaimed film featuring an investigative look back at a murder in the 1980s. The film first premiered at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival earlier in the year, then stopped by Berlinale, DC/DOX and other fests this year. In October 1985, Santa Ana, California was shaken by a brazen act of political violence when Palestinian American Alex Odeh, a beloved teacher & community leader, was killed by a tripwire bomb put in his office. Despite substantial evidence & identified suspects, the case was never solved and instead brushed away. Who Killed Alex Odeh? reopens the mystery, tracking a renewed investigation in real time as more leads emerge, long-buried records come to light, and the forces behind a political assassination are finally confronted. A harrowing true story mystery solved film that is so compelling & thorough from start to finish, and it makes you afraid for what could really happen to anyone.
Here’s the main official trailer for Osder & Youmans’ doc Who Killed Alex Odeh?, direct from YouTube:
In October 1985, Santa Ana, California was shaken by a brazen act of political violence when Palestinian American Alex Odeh, a beloved teacher and community leader, was killed by a tripwire bomb planted in his office. Despite substantial evidence and identified suspects, the case was never solved. Who Killed Alex Odeh? reopens the mystery, tracking a renewed investigation in real time as brand new leads emerge, long-buried records come to light, and the forces behind a political assassination are finally confronted. Who Killed Alex Odeh? is co-directed by both Jason Osder (director of Let the Fire Burn) and William Lafi Youmans (making his first feature). Produced by Daniel J Chalfen, Hassan Elmasry, Dawne Langford, Rasha Mansouri Elmasry, Jason Osder, William Youmans. This initially premiered at the 2026 Sundance & Berlin Film Festivals earlier this year. Watermelon Pictures debuts the Who Killed Alex Odeh? doc in select US theaters starting on October 30th, 2026 coming up this fall. For info on viewing visit their official site.
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